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Brian Kurkjy

@briankurkjy

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I am a project and program manager based in Spain with experience in global organizations.

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What I'm looking for

I'm eager to join a fast-paced scale-up company in operations or project management. I thrive in environments that prioritize speed and innovation while minimizing bureaucracy. In my ideal role, I would be driving efficient processes, optimizing workflows, and implementing scalable solutions to meet the company's growing demands.

IE Business School MBA graduate with experience in project management, operations, and account management t in complex, global organizations. Experience working with cross-functional and cross-divisional teams to design, deliver, and monitor strategic projects for high-level executives. A consensus builder that engages well with internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure success.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager

Forest Stewardship Council

Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 1 month)

I worked as a Project Manager on FSC's Value Chain Development team. In this role, I worked to develop a self-service platform that allowed FSC's members to directly upload their products to the FSC system. Additionally, I managed a team that developed an API that allowed FSC's data to be directly transferred to Aamazon's databases.

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Senior Project Manager and Project Manger

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Feb 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 5 months)

I worked as a Project Manager at GDIT specializing in government clients. In this role, I managed teams of up to 40 people with budgets in excess of $100 million. As the Project Manager, I would work with executives to gather requirements and ensure that projects were done on time and on budget. I am an inclusive leader that would guarantee that all members of the team feel valued.

Project Management Tableu Excel